whatever gallery Armchairs

This Colonial-style armchair was designed in the 1950s. They are made up of a solid mahogany structure and a cane seat and backrest.

This elegant Danish mid-century armchair, designed by renowned furniture maker Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), dates back to the 1940s. Henningsen, who ran a furniture workshop in cent...

One of a kind French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design. Structure in solid oak. Condition report : the chair show si...

Spectacular Italian 1940s armchair.

Frits Schlegel Wicker rocking chair in lacquered beech and with tight and intact paper weave in both seat and back. The chair was designed in the 1940s in Denmark and is produced ...

Dating from the 1940s a pair of armchairs attributed to Jacques Quinet. Fully upholstered with sumptuous curved arms and sabre back legs.

This armchair was designed and built by master Danish cabinet maker Frits Henningsen. The chair features a double layered cane back, new wool-linen blend upholstery in a flax/pale sa...

One of a kind Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design. Structure in solid mahogany and seat and backrest in original caning.

Pair of armchairs attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy, late 1940s. These exquisite and remarkably light pieces embody the refined balance of modernity and craftsmanship characteristic of ...

One of a kind armchair, France, 1940. Structure in solid oak and seat in woven wicker.

Two danish armchairs in stained beech with wicker in the back and seat. The chairs are approx. from the 1940s and in great condition considering the age. Midtcentury coolnes. They ...

‘Danish master cabinetmaker’ or “snedkermester” has become a commonly used term for Danish furniture makers, even though the expression is quite exclusive and only applies to certain craftsmen. Frits Henningsen is justly one of the most renowned master cabinetmakers, with this pair of easy chairs illustrating why. The typical elements of Danish modern furniture, the straight lines, the clear design, had developed with time, starting on the long path from the historical style that was still predominant in the 1920s. Architect and furniture maker, Frits Henningsen had a significant role in paving this path. As an active member of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1927, he was admired by his peers for the high quality of his craftsmanship. The shape of this chair model shows Henningsen’s opposition to the younger designers in the 1940s who preferred strictly straight lines. Henningsen on the other hand, believed furniture design needed to maintain curvature which contributed to a homely look. These easy chairs were designed in this period and feature the uncompromising designer’s personal...